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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What shocks Miranda the morning after the sleepover?

2. In Chapter 42, Miranda writes a note to _______________ in an attempt to make amends.

3. Who comes to Miranda's door in Chapter 43 to give her a kiss?

4. For what does Julia criticize Annemarie?

5. Miranda sees words scratched into the surface of ____________________.

Short Essay Questions

1. Why do Annemarie, Colin and Miranda all quit their jobs after they get them back?

2. How does Miranda change the way she views people after the way the sandwich shop owner treated Julia?

3. Where does Miranda find the fourth and final note from the stranger and what questions remain for her?

4. How does the homeless man save Sal in Chapter 45?

5. How does Miranda react to Julia's assertiveness in this section?

6. What happens after Miranda phones Annemarie on New Year's Day?

7. What is Miranda's new outlook on life regarding how she is going to treat people?

8. What are some of the things that Julia does to annoy Miranda and Annemarie?

9. Why is Miranda happy when Julia is thrown out of the sandwich shop again?

10. What is the climax of the novel?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The author begins the story in the present day and tells the story through a series of flashbacks. Why did she choose to tell her story this way? In what way is a flashback technique more interesting for a reader? In what ways is it more complicated?

Essay Topic 2

Create a character study of Marcus. What are his physical characteristics? What are his motivations? What are his fears? What are his dreams? What else can you say about Marcus?

Essay Topic 3

Does Stead end the story on a note of hope for Miranda or the continuance of her struggle to come to terms with flawed relationships and evolving trends and ways of life? Give your perspective and two reasons to support your answer.

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